Explore our Indigenous culture

The Lkwungen Elders of this area share with us teachings of "New’ews sn ʔeyʔ šweleqwəns" ("bring in your good feelings") and "Nəc̄əʔ māt gwens čey'i" ("work together"). In this spirit, we invite you to consider these teachings as you explore the next step on your educational journey.

UVic is building and strengthening respectful relationships with Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island, across Canada and around the world, encouraging Indigenous students to come to UVic and succeed on whatever pathway they choose. At the same time, we are committed to providing educational opportunities that redress the historical and continued barriers that Indigenous peoples have faced in pursuing post-secondary education.